Classic Fried Catfish

Name: Classic Fried Catfish
Ingredients: 4 farm-raised catfish fillets; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules; olive oil, for pan frying; tartar sauce or lemon wedge, as accompaniment (optional)

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Ingredients

4 farm-raised catfish fillets
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
olive oil, for pan frying
tartar sauce or lemon wedge, as accompaniment (optional)

Directions

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["Rinse fillets, and pat dry.", "Combine all dry ingredients in a shallow dish.", "Dredge catfish in flour cornmeal mixture, pressing on breading so it adheres to fish, and place on waxed paper.", "Fry catfish in a large skillet in about 1/4\" of hot oil (about 350 degrees F) until golden brown on both sides